CHINESE INFLUX

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1846, 21 May 1888, Page 3

CHINESE INFLUX

[PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION J London, May 18 The Government, replying to Mr Howard Vincent, said the Government were not at the present time prepared to disclose what progress had been made m the negotiations with China concerning the Australian difficulty. It is stated that China is not disposed to enter into negotiations with England for an amended treaty. London, May 19 In an article dealing with the Chinese difficulty m Australia, " The Times " deprecates the panic action of the Government of New South Wales. It considers that the decision of the Colonial Governments ought only to be adopted after due notice had been given, and states that it would be a serieus calamity should the colonies put themselves wrong at the outset, since the Marquis of Salisbury, and not Sir H. Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, would be compelled to justify the breaking of the treaty with China. " The Times," however, considers that • England will be compelled to negotiate with China for a new treaty m the direction demanded by the colonies. The " Spectator," referring to the Chinese emigration to Australia considers it a species of slave trade, conducted by the greatest villains. The " St. James' Gazette and Saturday Review/ while admitting that the principle of exclusion is justified, state that the action taken by the colonies has been* somewhat hasty. The "Economist" thinks that the colonies bave exaggerated the danger of an influx of Chinese. The " Times " states that China will probably demand the payment of a heavy indemnity for not permitting emigrants from there to land m Australia. New Yobk, May 19. The Chinese Minister resident m London has informed the special correspondent of the " New York Herald" that the decision of the New South Wales Government to refuse to allow the Chinese passengers to land at Sydney was cruel and unjust. He believed that Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier of the colony, would soon discover that the action taken by his Government was not the way to gain any favor from Pekin, and it would have been better had the Australian Government adopted a conciliatory policy, m like manner to America, Sydney, May 20, The Government have appointed a Commission to make inquiries as to the amount of compensation which should be paid to the Chinese passengers who will be compelled to return to Hong Kong, as many will be destitute on their return emqarkation. Inquiries made show that forty of those by the Afghan and Tsinan have correct papers, and those will be permitted to land. Melbourne, May 19. All papers here Beverely criticise Sir Henry Parkes' action against the Chinese. (Received May 21, 1.10 p m ) Melbourne, May 21. The Executive Council has agreed that if by reason of the influx of Chinese the numbers should increase too rapidly m particular districts the Governor m Council may order their removal to other parts of the colony.